Chapter – 44 (Canoe Belway)

After some time, Primis eyes turned serious.

'Primis: Ophis and Great Red. Huh.'

[Exactly.]

'Primis: I see. When you say one of them has weakened you mean Ophis, right?'

[Right. She was formerly the Strongest Being in this Group before Great Red was born. Then she lost most of her powers after being attacked Samael's poison.]

'Primis: Samael. The hybrid of "Dragon/Fallen Angel" also known as the Dragon Eater. If I remember correctly, he can destroy other Dragons.'

[Yes, him. Because Ophis lost most of her powers because of him, she can't fight against Great Red who occupied her home.]

'Primis: Dimensional Gap.'

[Mn. Since she didn't have enough power to defeat Great Red, she decided to find those you can help her.]

'Primis: That's how she became the leader of Khaos Brigade.'

[Yes. However, it not a bad thing. Considering if she was at her prime, she would have already fought Great Red by now.]

'Primis: What will happen if she comes with me.'

[Her body will be destroyed and rebuild again so that she will be attached with you for eternity. After all, only by then can she enter your Home World. That time not only will she recover her full power but also get the push she needs to become 4th Level Existence.]

'Primis: She will become 4th Level Existence.'

[Yes.]

'Primis: Ok. Let's contact her when I am done here.'

[Sure.]

Primis then kept on going deeper into the 7th Floor of dungeon. He killed many monsters along the way. Suddenly, he sensed someone and hid his presence.

???: Tch. I didn't get much Magic stones today. But well, Hehe I know where I can get more. I will wait until she is done for today.

Primis looked at the person and a glint pass through his eyes.

'Primis: Well. Well. Well. I never thought today is going to be my lucky day. Not only will I get a dragon for myself later (i.e., Ophis), I never thought I will get the lead to find Lili this soon.'

Primis looked at the person. The race of the person was Raccoon. He was a slightly chubby, short middle-aged man with red-brown hair and yellow eyes along with raccoon ears and tail. He wore a light-blue shirt, a light-brown sleeveless vest, dark purple cloth around the neck that covered half his right shoulder area while a silver shoulder pad rested on the left shoulder area, blue cargo pants with a brown belt around it, and brown boots.

Just when he passed by Primis, Primis unhide his presence and kicked him right at his chest with force just enough not to kill him.

???: Arg!!!

The person who was kicked was thrown back to the dungeon wall.

BANG!!!

???: Urg!!!

Once he fell from the wall, he grabbed his chest tightly to breathe. Because of Primis kick he was having hard time breathing.

'Primis: Canoe Belway, an adventurer of Soma Familia. He is crafty and greedy. He often beat Lili and stole the money and items that she had collected. He and Ged Raish, they both team up and often ambush Lili in the Dungeon.'

After gasping for the breath, Canoe looked up hatefully. Then his eyes met with Primis as his body started shivering seeing his Sharingan. He hastily shook his head and looked at Primis appearance.

Canoe: Y-You a-are "The Black Swordsman", who everyone is l-looking for….

But Primis interrupted him.

Primis: I have some questions for you "Canoe Belway".

Canoe: H-How did y-you know m-my n-nam....

BOOM!!!!

Before he could finish, Primis kicked him again on his face. Three of his teeth broke and came out from his mouth. Blood started to drip.

DRIP!!!!

DRIP!!!!

...

…

Canoe: Grbh!!!!

Primis: I am the one asking questions here.

Canoe became quiet and wait for Primis questions. Though, his body was still shivering slightly. Primis ignored it and continued.

Primis: Where is Lili?

Canoe: W-who...?

FLASH!!!!!!!!!!!

SPLURT!!!!!!!!!

Canoe: AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

A flash appeared and his right arm was severed. Blood was gushing out non-stop. Canoe held his severed shoulder while screaming loudly. Primis expressions were indifferent witnessing this.

Primis: If you don't stop your 'woman' scream, then I won't mind severing one of your legs too. And stop wasting your time thinking monsters will come after hearing your scream. I have already cleared all the monsters in this floor.

Canoe became quiet again when his plan was seen through by Primis. It's true that it's painful after his arm was severed but he screamed more loudly on purpose attract monsters' attention. And when Primis will be killing them, and he will find his escape route. But Primis saw right through it.

Primis: Let me ask again. Where is Liliruca Arde? Member of Soma Familia just like you. A supporter. A Pallum. And if I may add, the one you always beat and stole money and items from. Does this ring a bell?

Prims looked sternly after completing his sentence. Canoe body was shivering more intensely now. He opened his eyes wide open, realizing Primis knew everything about him. Now, even a dread had appeared in his heart. As he was thinking of answering, Primis voiced again.

Primis: Since you often steal from her, this means you must have some of her healing potions. Use them to stop the bleeding. Instead of letting you die from blood loss and waste my time, I will be more than happy to end you now.

Primis words snapped him out of his thoughts. He then hurriedly took out a potion from his pouch with his remaining hand and started the treatment. Soon his wounds started to heal.

At this time, Primis returned. Canoe didn't realize when Primis left. Primis then threw a bag at him.

Primis: This bag has your severed arm. You can re-attach it after returning to surface.

Canoe picked up the bag and open it to confirm. Once confirming that it was really his arm, he put the bag on his shoulder and then looked back at Primis. He bowed his head slightly.

Canoe: T-Thank Y-You.

Primis answered with his own question though.

Primis: Where?

Canoe: S-She is at 10th Floor.

Primis: Who is with her?

Canoe: G-Ged.

Primis stared at Canoe hearing this.

Primis: You should have known that only first Nine Floors are for Solo. Beyond that you need a party otherwise chances of die increase drastically.

Canoe: I-I know. But G-Ged said if something happens t-then....

Primis: Then....

Canoe: T-Then he will just use h-her as b-b-bait to run away.

Primis: Lead the way.

Canoe: Yes?

Primis: LEAD.THE.WAY.

Primis forcefully said the three words putting some pressure on them.

Canoe: O-Ok. B-But promise me t-that y-you won't k-kill me o-once you reach h-her.

Primis: I promise.

Hearing Primis answer instantly without even taking the time to consider, Canoe started to have bad feeling. But the only thing he can do now compile otherwise he will die right now.

Canoe: F-Follow me.

With this Canoe started walking deeper into the dungeon with Primis following behind.